18 courses with the subject MHA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MHA 609Organizational Theory, Behavior and Practice
Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Exploration of concepts and theories of organizational behavior as it relates to health systems. Designing leadership strategies that focus on those components that comprise effective functioning in selected organizations will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Nursing 512Organizational Behavior/Group & Role Theory undergirds con- tent for this course. Hampton University 2018-2020
Principles and Applications Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Presentation of the principles and concepts in planning for responding to issues facing the public health in the communities. The determinants, risk factors, biostatistics and preventive evaluative measures emphasized and opportunities for field studies will be provided.
and Health Insurance Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Trends affecting manage care and insurance options will be studied. The risk of not adhering to medical regime and cost of insurances and other options for care will be explored. How do trends in care and cost of insurances and other financial issues affect the services of the underserved are studied.
and Planning Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Provides a basis for understanding the influence of politics and special interest groups on the operation and effectiveness of health systems. The legislative process and policy making will be emphasized. The process of planning and obtaining approval for health systems in the community will be included. Health policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation will be explored. Nursing 713 Family Nursing: Planning and Policy Leadership under- girds content for this course.
and Accounting Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Examines financial operations through theory and techniques of corporate management in health systems. Cash flow, financial accounting, financial analysis and other aspects in managing providers and payers. Nursing 648 Financial Management for Nurse Administrators undergirds content for this course.
A focus on the law and legal issues associated with the practice of health administration. Case law and analysis will be used in presentation of princi- ples as they apply to the administration of hospitals and health care systems.
Healthcare Professionals Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. This course will explore the major schools of thought represented in ethics for health care providers. Theories of moral development, moral reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional codes of ethics will be presented and applied within case study analysis and discussion.
Fiscal Management Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Provides an overview of early to current American hospitals, Long term care and free standing systems. Specific focus will include governing bodies, organizational structure, services, fiscal aspects, accreditation and license process.
Organizations of all types must have a process for reviewing goals and focusing on outcomes. Strategic planning is a way to study performance and subsequent outcomes to determine strategies to maintain, improve, or change goals and objectives. The process will focus on superior performance, marketability, and opportuni- ties to be fiscally sound in managing organizations.
Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Explores the development of effective leadership utilizing theoreti- cal principles, models, key concepts of leadership and the effect of human behavior. Analyze the role of healthcare executives in a dynamic health system.
Management Systems Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Focuses on the integration of technology and clinical systems in health care organizations such as electronic health records. Strategic decisions about financial impact, actual cost (budget) and trends, and how information technology improves quality, efficiency and safety of health care.
MHA 620Executive Skills Seminar Sem 1./Online/Credit 1
An applied seminar which allows students to focus on leadership develop- ment and personal effectiveness. Executive leadership and behavior expected of program graduates will be emphasized.
and Safety Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Health care quality and safety has had international impact on the global communities. Understanding the meaning of quality as it relates to safety will be explored for individuals, groups, and communities across racial and ethnic populations. The desired outcomes of indicators of quality also will be explored across the lifespan for the groups studied.
Practicum I Prj./Online/Credit 4. Focuses on the application of concepts from organizational theory, organi- zational behavior and organizational development as an interconnected domain. Explores alternative approaches in problem solving, personnel issues and operational management of a health facility.
Practicum II Prj./Online/Credit 3. Continues the focus of Health Administration Practicum I with the addition of the impact of internal and external stakeholders and other variables affecting decision making.
Prj./Online/Credit 3. Students will complete a scholarly research project that focuses on an identified problem or issue in the healthcare system. It will culminate in a tangible research report suitable for publication. The project will be developed and implemented under the guidance of course faculty. 336 Course Descriptions – Main Campus
Focuses on the development of grant proposals for government, private and foundation funding. Students will be required to explore funding sources and develop an approach for a proposal to the funding agency. This class will be structured to foster an interdisciplinary team approach between admin- istrators and nurses in a health care system. Students will register for the course in their discipline. A completed proposal suitable for submission will be required.
in Health Administration Ind./Online/Credit 1-6. Independent study as directed by graduate faculty. Research focus or pursuit of an area of special interest may be contracted. Independent study and/or practicum hours weekly commensurate with credit hours contracted. MIS (Management Information Systems)
